Planning Board Agenda
Thursday, February 6, 2003, 9:30 A.M.
8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD  20910-3760
301-495-4600

 

The following time schedule is an estimate subject to change without notice, depending on the circumstances affecting each item.  On individual agenda items, public testimony is accepted unless otherwise noted and italics indicate staff’s recommendation for Board action.  For information about meetings in progress, call 301-495-1333.  For other information, call 301-495-4600 or the TTY (teletypewriter used by people with hearing or speech impairments) at 301-495-1331.  The Planning Board encourages the participation of individuals with disabilities in all its programs and services.  Meeting agendas and other planning and parks information are available on the Internet – www.montgomeryplanningboard.org 

 
Staff Recommendations (blue agenda) Some items may take a great deal of time to download due to their large file size. However, you can view the result for a certain item by clicking on "Staff Recommendations" above.

9:30 A.M.

  

GENERAL MEETING (Third Floor Conference Room, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring)
   

A.     Administrative Items

B.     Closed Session pursuant to Maryland State Government code annotated Section 10-508 (a) (7) (consult with counsel to obtain legal advice) (Topic:  Hoyles Mill Village)

C.     Closed Session pursuant to Maryland State Government Code Annotated Section 10-508 (a) (7) (consult with counsel to obtain legal advice) (Topic:  SoccerPlex)

D. Closed Session pursuant to Maryland State Government Code Annotated Section

10-508(a) (4) (proposal for a business to locate, expand or remain in the State)

11:15 A.M.

  

PLANNING BOARD MEETING  (MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring)
   

Roll Call

Approval of Minutes

Commissioners’ Report

Director’s Report

Reconsideration Requests

11:30 A.M.

1.

Mandatory Referral No. 02003-WSSC-1, Rock Creek Relief Sewer, Parklawn Cemetery to Mahan Road; Lower Rock Creek – Approval with conditions to WSSC. POSTPONED

12:00 P.M.

   LUNCH

1:00 P.M.

  

PLANNING BOARD MEETING  (MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring)
 

2.

Review of Council Office of Legislative Oversight Report 2003-1, An Analysis of the Roadway Facility Planning Process for road construction  - Transmit comments to the County Council.
 

3.

Local Map Amendment G-803: J. Kirby Development, LLC – Rezoning from C-1 and R-200 Zones to the PD-9 Zone, 4.85 acres, 103 units, 18301 Georgia Avenue, Olney – Approval.  
 

4.

Mandatory Referral No. 01103-M-1– Montgomery College, Takoma Park Campus, Site Selection for Cultural Arts Center and Revisions to the Pedestrian Bridge to Jessup Blair Park, Intersection of Georgia Avenue and Burlington Avenue, Silver Spring – Approval with comments.
 

5.

Special Exception Modification S-1400-B:  Retail-Horticultural Nursery and Landscape Contractor GEG, Inc. and Nick and Moscha Despotides, applicants, request a modification to renovate and modify existing facilities, 4.00 acres, R-200 Zone, 11650 Falls Road and 9280 Glen Road, Potomac – Approval with conditions.

 

6.

Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to amend the Zoning Ordinance to establish Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) requirements and optional method of development standards for the RE-1, RE-2C and RNC Zones - Transmittal to County Council for Introduction.
 

*7.

 Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-02072 – Oak Hills Estates; Rural Cluster (RC) zone; 1 lot (1 single family dwelling unit); 4.89 acres; On the north side of Oak Hill Road, approximately 2500 feet north of Avoca Lane; Cloverly – Approval with conditions.
 

*8.

 Preliminary Plan Review No. 1-02074 – Sunnymeade; Rural Cluster; (RC) zone; 3 lots (3 single family detached dwelling units); 20.16 acres; Northeast corner, intersection of Gold Mine Road and Brookeville Lakes Court; Olney & Vicinity – Approval with conditions.
 

*9.

 Preliminary Plan Review No. 7-02018 – Brooke Manor Farms; R-200 zone; 5 lots (5 single family detached dwelling units (1 existing); 4.04 acres; On the west side of Georgia Avenue (MD 97), approximately 180 feet south of Tavenner Court; Olney & Vicinity; No objection to the submission of a preliminary plan providing public road dedication and direct frontage for all lots.
 

*10.

 SRW-03001 – Silver Crest; (Request For Subdivision Waiver Pursuant to Section 50-38 of the Subdivision Regulations; Rural Cluster Zone (RC) zone; 1 lot (1 existing single family residence and 1 Parcel); 1.48 acres; On the north side of Hawkins Creamery Road, approximately 225 feet east of Silver Crest Drive; Damascus & Vicinity – Deny waiver Request
 

*11.

Record Plats.

5:30 P.M.

  

DINNER

7:30 P.M.

  

PLANNING BOARD MEETING CONTINUED
 

12.

Staff Draft Amendment to Countywide Park Trails Plan: Trail Planning Process – Public Hearing.

9:30 P.M.

  

ADJOURN
*Maryland law and the Planning Board’s Rules of Procedure regarding ex parte (outside the record) communications require all discussion, review, and consideration of this matter take place only during the Board’s public hearing.  Telephone calls and meetings with Board members in advance of the hearing are not permitted.  Written communications will be directed to appropriate staff members for response.

Notices and Reminders

February

3 -

7:00 p.m.,

County-wide Recreation Advisory Board, 12210 Bushey Drive, Silver Spring
 

4 -

7:00 p.m.,

Mid-County Recreation Advisory Board, 12210 Bushey Drive, Conference Room 300, Silver Spring
 

5 -

7:30 p.m.,

East County Citizens Advisory Board, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring
 

6 -

9:30 a.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
 

6 -

7:30 p.m.

Public Hearing Draft Amendment on Countywide Park Trails, 8787 Georgia Avenue, MRO Auditorium, Silver Spring
 

10 -

7:00 p.m.,

Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, MRO Auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring
 

11 -

7:00 p.m.,

East County Recreation Advisory Board, Fairland Community Center, 14906 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville
 

12 -

7:30 p.m.,

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium
 

12 -

7:00 p.m.,

Silver Spring Recreation Advisory Board, 9500 Brunett Avenue, Silver Spring
 

13 -

9:30 a.m.

Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
 

13 -

7:30 p.m.,

Western Area Recreation Advisory Board, Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road, Potomac
 

17 -

HOLIDAY

President’s Day
 

18 -

7:00 p.m.,

Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor, Bethesda
 

18 -

7:15 p.m.,

Mid-County Citizens Adv. Bd, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton
 

19 -

9:30 a.m.,

Full Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium
 

19 -

7:00 p.m.,

Upcounty Region Recreation Advisory Board, Upcounty Regional Service Center-Room B
 

    20 -

9:30 a.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
 

20 -

7:30 p.m.,

Mid-County Action Group Meeting, Mid-County Regional Services Center
 

26 -

7:30 p.m.,

Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, MRO Auditorium
 

27 -

9:30 a.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, Brookside Gardens Visitor Center
 

28 -

8:00 a.m.,

Silver Spring Action Group, 1109 Spring St, Suite 407

March

03 -

7:00 p.m.,

County-wide Recreation Advisory Board, 12210 Bushey Drive, Silver Spring
 
 

 

 
 

04 -

7:00 p.m.,

Mid-County Recreation Advisory Board, 12210 Bushey Drive, Silver Spring
 

05 -

10:30 a.m.,

Executive Committee, PRA
 

05 -

7:30 p.m.,

East County Citizens Advisory Board Meeting, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring
 

06 -

9:30 a.m.,

Montgomery County Planning Board General Meeting, 3rd Floor Conference Room, MRO
PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT PLAN AMENDMENT ON
COUNTYWIDE PARK TRAILS

Thursday, February 6, 2003, 7:30 p.m.
8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Md
MRO Auditorium

Please Sign-Up in Advance to Speak

The Planning Board will hear public comment on Thursday, February 6, 7:30 p.m., regarding how the generalized trail proposals in the Countywide Park Trails Plans are further studied, refined and implemented. The Public Hearing Draft Plan Amendment describes the Trail Corridor Plan process and recommends establishing a Trails Work Program. The Draft Amendment has been prepared in response to community concerns that the trail planning process be clarified.

Copies of the Public Hearing Draft Amendment may be obtained at M-NCPPC’s second floor information section and online.
 
  PLAYGROUND DONATION POLICY

Thursday, February 13, 2003
8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Md
MRO Auditorium

A proposed policy addressing the public’s desire to donate funding and/or equipment for the renovation or development of existing or new playgrounds will be on the Montgomery County Planning Board Agenda on February 13, 2003. A proposed set of guidelines to implement the policy will be part of the presentation. The meeting will be held in the MRO Auditorium at 8787 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring.

For more information contact: Terry Brooks, Special Projects Coordinator, 301-495-2477. To obtain a copy of the proposal go to www.montgomeryplanningboard.org and click on Planning Board Agenda.
 
PUBLIC HEARING DRAFT AMENDMENT TO MASTER PLAN
OF HIGHWAYS (TRANSPORTATION) IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Thursday, February 20, 2003
8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Md
MRO Auditorium

Please Sign Up in Advance to Speak

On Thursday, February 20, the Montgomery County Planning Board will hear testimony on the Public Hearing (Preliminary) Draft Amendment to the Master Plan of Highways (Transportation). The meeting will be held in the M-NCPPC auditorium, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Anyone wishing to testify during the public hearing should call the Community Relations Office prior to the hearing at 301-495-4600. In addition, written comments may be sent to: Derick P. Berlage, Chairman, Montgomery County Planning Board, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910, e-mailed to MCP-Chair@mncppc-mc.org or faxed to 301-495-1320.

This draft evaluates and recommends the addition of High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to the Capital Beltway between the American Legion Bridge and the west spur of I-270, and an interchange at the intersection of Randolph Road and Veirs Mill Road. Free copies of the Public Hearing (Preliminary) Draft Amendment to the Master Plan of Highways (Transportation) will be available after January 20 at the Montgomery Regional Office, Publications and Information section, 8787 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring. Reference copies are also available at public libraries and on the M-NCPPC website at www.montgomeryplanningboard.org.